SillyBilly Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Can anyone recommend a good speaker system for a large sized living room (multi-use - TV/laptop/parties)? I'm not too technology savvy, reading specifications online tends to get me confused with all the technical jargon. From looking at the web prices tend to start at £200+ and go from there. I have a budget of up to about £700 (first or second-hand) but am open to suggestions. Emphasis on good sound quality and well-built (not too bothered about flashy displays etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Bose , end of.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You know what they say about Bose? Buy Other Sound Equipment Audiophiles will tell you you're paying for a name and can get far better for cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Bose , end of.. I hear you pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Not sure I can get excited about a Bose system. I want something I can have a bit of fun with. http://www.speakerpoint.co.uk/Wharfedale-Diamond-121-Speaker-7528.asp?gclid=CPzw-emFt7cCFVMetAodImUAog http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/yamaha/as500/yama-as500 Above is what I've been looking into so far. Need a subwoofer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinza Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Visit the AV forums website......... Its a great site, full of advice and great information from the ordinary punter!! Speakers are very personal things..you need to use your own ears to decide what is best for you...also bare in mind that those speakers that you have just listened to in a hifi demo- sound deadening panneled room...wont sound the same in your own living room!! A good AV-HIFi shop should let you take home and audition befor you buy. My set up has SVS fronts and Centre, SVS PC Sub and 4 speakercraft in-ceiling for the rears Oh .. and the most important speaker if you are going the Av road, is the centre speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yep, go to those AV forums to get some info. OR Qi-serie speakers are perfect for my taste, but those might be little bit over your budget... Audio Pro Avanto 5.0 is IMO best value for money so definitely worth checking those out (and you wouldn't need a subwoofer). If you're looking for Yamaha amplifier, stay with new ones. Old are pure ****. Spending so much money on something, wouldn't it be wise to test those first? Find good shop and test your system in your living room, not in shop. Demand some service.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Can't go wrong with a pionerr amp & a nice set of either Kef or JBL speakers, or if you budget will stretch a nice harmon kardon system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinza Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yep, go to those AV forums to get some info. OR Qi-serie speakers are perfect for my taste, but those might be little bit over your budget... Audio Pro Avanto 5.0 is IMO best value for money so definitely worth checking those out (and you wouldn't need a subwoofer). If you're looking for Yamaha amplifier, stay with new ones. Old are pure ****. Spending so much money on something, wouldn't it be wise to test those first? Find good shop and test your system in your living room, not in shop. Demand some service.. Maybe you wouldnt need a sub for music with the A pro,s... but for films you defo need to get a sub A good test DVD is kraftwerks "minimum-maximum" DTS 5.1 played at reference level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockholmRam Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sonos Wireless system. Can use in all rooms from 1 controller and in about 3 years time will be the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yep, go to those AV forums to get some info. OR Qi-serie speakers are perfect for my taste, but those might be little bit over your budget... Audio Pro Avanto 5.0 is IMO best value for money so definitely worth checking those out (and you wouldn't need a subwoofer). If you're looking for Yamaha amplifier, stay with new ones. Old are pure ****. Spending so much money on something, wouldn't it be wise to test those first? Find good shop and test your system in your living room, not in shop. Demand some service.. To be honest, I can move on the budget, I want something I can have for a few years and not need to upgrade so don't mind paying a bit extra if its worth it. I've heard similar advice Re. Yamaha. This weekend I'll go back through this thread and look up everyone's recommendations. Didn't even cross my mind to have it tested ha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Maybe you wouldnt need a sub for music with the A pro,s... but for films you defo need to get a sub A good test DVD is kraftwerks "minimum-maximum" DTS 5.1 played at reference level Stick with those two that I recommended and you don't need a sub, those get lower than human ear can hear. But of course, if you want to FEEL the bass, sub should be built inside sofa (like I'm gonna do...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 To be honest, I can move on the budget, I want something I can have for a few years and not need to upgrade so don't mind paying a bit extra if its worth it. I've heard similar advice Re. Yamaha. This weekend I'll go back through this thread and look up everyone's recommendations. Didn't even cross my mind to have it tested ha.... I'm pretty sure that best advice is to walk in the shop, tell your budget and what you're looking for. If they are not allowing hometesting, someone else will. 700£ is surely so much money that you don't want to buy a pig in a poke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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